Compuprint PageMaster 210 - 280 User manual

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User Guide

RS-232C/RS-422 Serial

Interface Option

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How This Guide is Organized

Chapter 1 - Installing the Serial Interface in 21 Page-Per-Minute Printers

This chapter explains the procedure for installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface option

in 21 page-per-minute laser printers.

Chapter 2 - Installing the Serial Interface in 28 Page-Per-Minute Printers

This chapter explains the procedure for installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface option

in 28 page-per-minute laser printers.

Chapter 3 - Installing the Serial Interface in 32 and 40 Page-Per-Minute Printers

This chapter explains the procedure for installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface option

in 32 and 40 page-per-minute laser printers.

Chapter 4 - Using the RS232-C/RS422 Ser ial Interface

This chapter lists the Serial Interface setup features and available selections via the control

panel menus. The Serial Interface connector pinouts are listed. Troubleshooting error mes-

sages appearing on the printer’s control panel are also discussed.

Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting

This chapter discusses troubleshooting error messages appearing on the printer’s control

panel. Sources of help, information and technical support are also discussed.

Features of the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface

The RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface for your printer provides the following:

• RS-232C or RS-422 support

• Baud rate support from 1200 bps to 115200 bps

• DB-25 female connector

• Quick and easy installation requiring no tools

• Control panel menus enable fast and easy configuration and troubleshooting.

Printer Requirements

Before installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface option, you will need to make sure of the follow-

ing two requirements:

• Make sure that your printer has a free network port access slot.

• Make sure that your printer’s “Product Version” is V2.03a or later. If you are unsure of your

printer’s version of code, print a Configuration Summary as described in the user’s guide that came

with your printer. If your printer has an earlier version of code contact your point of purchase.

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION: Handling ESD-Sensitive Parts

Many electronic parts use parts that are known to be sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). To

prevent damage to ESD-sensitive parts, follow the instructions below in addition to all the usual

precautions, such as turning off power before removing logic boards:

•

Keep the ESD-sensitive part in its original shipping container (a special “ESD bag”) until you are

ready to install the part into the machine.

•

Make the least-possible movements with your body to prevent an increase of static electricity from

clothing fibers, carpets, and furniture.

•

Use an ESD wrist strap on your wrist if available. Connect the wrist band to the system ground

point. This discharges any static electricity in your body to the machine.

•

Hold the ESD-sensitive part by its edge connector cover; do not touch its pins. If you are removing

a pluggable module, use the correct tool.

•

Do not place the ESD-sensitive part on any metal surface; if you need to put down the ESD-sensi-

tive part for any reason, first put it into its special bag.

•

Metal surfaces are electrical grounds. They increase the risk of damage because they make a dis-

charge path from your body through the ESD-sensitive part. (Large metal objects can be discharged

paths without being grounded.)

•

Prevent ESD-sensitive parts from being accidentally touched by other personnel.

•

Take extra care working with ESD-sensitive parts when cold weather heating is used because low

humidity increases static electricity.

WARNING: To prevent the danger of electric shock, before installing any options be sure to

turn the power switch of the printer to the off [

O

] position and disconnect the power cord from

the wall outlet.

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Contents

How This Guide is Organized iii

Features of the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface iii

Printer Requirements iii

Safety Precautions iv

Chapter 1 Installing the Serial Interface in

21 Page-Per-Minute Printers 1-1

About this Chapter 1-2

Installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface in 21 Page-Per-Minute

Printers 1-2

Chapter 2 Installing the Serial Interface in

28 Page-Per-Minute Printers 2-1

About this Chapter 2-2

Installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface in 28 Page-Per-Minute

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Printers 2-2

Chapter 3 Installing the Serial Interface in

32 and 40 Page-Per-Minute Printers 3-1

About this Chapter 3-2

Installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface in 32 and 40

Page-Per-Minute Printers 3-2

Chapter 4 Using the RS-232C/RS-422

Serial Interface 4-1

About this Chapter 4-2

Control Panel MENU structure 4-2

SERIAL SETUP Menu 4-4

Interpreter 4-4

Format 4-4

Serial Mode 4-4

Baud Rate 4-4

Data Bits 4-4

Stop Bits 4-4

Parity 4-5

DTR Ready/Busy 4-5

DTR Onl/Offl 4-5

DTR Error 4-5

RTS Ready/Busy 4-5

RTS Onl/Offl 4-5

RTS Error 4-5

XON Ready/Busy 4-5

XON Onl/Offl 4-6

XON Error 4-6

DTR Polarity 4-6

RTS Polarity 4-6

Robust XON 4-6

Disabling the Serial Interface 4-6

Serial 4-6

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References for OpenVMS users 4-7

RS-232C Serial Cable Pin Assignments 4-7

RS-422 Serial Cable Pin Assignments 4-7

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-1

About this Chapter 5-2

Control Panel Error Messages 5-2

Example 5-2

Obtaining Help and Information 5-2

Your Point of Purchase 5-3

Your Application Vendor 5-3

Technical Support 5-3

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Chapter 1

Installing the Serial Interface in

21 Page-Per-Minute Printers

In this Chapter. . .

• “About this Chapter” on page 1-2

• “Installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface in 21 Page-Per-Minute Printers” on

page 1-2

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Installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface in 21 Page-Per-Minute Printers

About this Chapter

This chapter explains the procedure for installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface option in 21

page-per-minute laser printers.

Installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface in 21 Page-Per-Minute Printers

1.

Carefully review the safety precautions in the front of this guide before starting this installation

procedure.

2.

Ensure that the printer power switch is set to the OFF [ O ] position and unplug the power cord

from the AC outlet.

3.

Loosen the thumbscrews at the top and bottom of the left side cover by turning them in a

counter-clockwise direction.

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4.

Slide the cover towards the rear of the printer and then downwards to remove it.

5.

Turning thumbscrews counter-clockwise, remove the blank metal plate covering one of the avail-

able network ports on the controller bracket.

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the controller from your printer to install the serial interface. For

clarity, the following illustrations depict a controller removed from the printer. When facing the

front of the controller as shown below, network port 1 is on the right and network port 2 is on the

left. However, when installed in the printer, network port 1 is on the bottom and network port 2 is on

top. In the following few steps, a serial network interface is being installed in network port 2.

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6.

While aligning the front bracket of the serial interface assembly to the two respective thumbscrews

on the controller assembly bracket, firmly seat the 80-pin male connector on the underside of the

interface to the 80-pin female connector on the controller assembly.

7.

Secure the serial interface assembly to the controller bracket by tightening the two smaller thumb-

screws in a clockwise direction.

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8.

Insert the top part of the left side cover into the printer. Ensure the locking tab aligns with the hole

in the printer’s side.

9.

Slide the side cover towards the front of the printer to install it.

10.

Tighten both thiumbscrews in a clockwise direction.

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11.

Connect the power cord to the wall outlet and turn the printer power switch to the ON [ I ] position.

The installation of your RS-232C/RS-422 serial interface option in your 21 page-per-minute printer is

now complete. Proceed to

Chapter 4

Using the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface.

•••

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Chapter 2

Installing the Serial Interface in

28 Page-Per-Minute Printers

In this Chapter. . .

• “About this Chapter” on page 2-2

• “Installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface in 28 Page-Per-Minute Printers” on

page 2-2

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Installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface in 28 Page-Per-Minute Printers

About this Chapter

This chapter explains the procedure for installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface option in 28

page-per-minute laser printers.

Installing the RS-232C/RS-422 Serial Interface in 28 Page-Per-Minute Printers

1.

Carefully review the safety precautions in the front of this guide before starting this installation

procedure.

2.

Ensure that the printer power switch is set to the OFF [ O ] position and disconnect the power cord

from the wall outlet.

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3.

Locate the recessed area near the top of the rear of the printer and pull on the recesed area to open

the rear cover.

4.

Remove the cover on the left side of the printer by first sliding the cover toward the rear of the

printer, then pulling the bottom of the cover toward you and then down.

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5.

Remove the cover shield by first loosening the two thumbscrews in a counter-clockwise direction

and then gently pulling towards you.

6.

Turning thumbscrews counter-clockwise, remove the blank metal plate covering one of the avail-

able network ports on the controller bracket.

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the controller from your printer to install the serial interface. For

clarity, the following illustrations depict a controller removed from the printer. When facing the

front of the controller as shown below, network port 1 is on the right and network port 2 is on the

left. However, when installed in the printer, network port 1 is on the bottom and network port 2 is on

top. In the following few steps, a serial network interface is being installed in network port 2.

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7.

While aligning the front bracket of the serial interface assembly to the two respective thumbscrews

on the controller assembly bracket, firmly seat the 80-pin male connector on the underside of the

interface to the 80-pin female connector on the controller assembly.

8.

Secure the serial interface assembly to the controller bracket by tightening the two smaller thumb-

screws in a clockwise direction.

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9.

Replace the cover shield as shown and tighten the two thumbscrews.

10.

Replace the side cover of the printer.

11.

Connect the 25-pin serial cable to the 25-pin serial connector of the serial interface.

NOTE: See “RS-232C Serial Cable Pin Assignments” on page 4-7 and “RS-422 Serial Cable Pin

Assignments” on page 4-7.

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